3 lakes and lagoons · within 60 km
There are 3 lakes and lagoons within 60 km of El Oro in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Presa Brockman, 4 km away; the farthest, Presa Danxhó, is 60 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Aculco, El Oro, and Jilotepec, which make good bases.
Lakes and lagoons are at their best early in the morning, when the water is calm. Many have boat rides and lakeside fish restaurants, and get busy on weekends.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
The Lakes and Lagoons 3
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Presa Brockman · Lake · 4 km from El Oro
A clear reservoir in pine and cedar forest just south of El Oro, with trout fishing, rowboats, cabins and a shoreline trail. -
Presa Ñadó · Lake · 37 km from El Oro · Near Aculco
A reservoir below the rocky Peña de Ñadó, a peak above 3,000 meters known for climbing, with fishing and camping by the water. -
Presa Danxhó · Lake · 60 km from El Oro · Near Jilotepec
A reservoir south of Jilotepec, built to supply the town with water, where locals picnic, paddle kayaks and take boat rides.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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